Openings · last 7 days
14
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232162
When Trout Pond Recreation Area reopens
Trout Pond Recreation Area's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
27
Openings · last 90 days
38
Only 38 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 27, 2026 · of 47 monitored sites
Of the 1,880 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 27, 2026): 969 open for online reservation · 381 reserved · 530 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 47 monitored sites, 36 can be reserved online and 11 are first-come, first-served.
Where the open windows are
48.5% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 969 of 1,880 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 27, 2026Not open online48.5%
Open site-dates969 / 1,880
Reserved (of online inventory)381 / 1,350
Weekday openings659
Weekend openings275
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 659 fall on weekdays and 275 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 934 open site-nights on mapped sites; 969 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 729 of 1,269 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 35 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 021 | 33 |
| 048 | 33 |
| 049 | 33 |
| 020 | 32 |
| 047 | 32 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 00A | 35 |
This day-use unit currently has 35 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
934 open site-nights across 35 sites at Trout Pond Recreation Area, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
46 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 134 2-night, 130 3-night, 47 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 021.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 35 sites take 25 ft, 31 sites take 35 ft, 26 sites take 40 ft.
All 35 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | 35 ft | None | 33 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +21 more |
| 048 | 30 ft | None | 33 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +21 more |
| 049 | 40 ft | None | 33 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +21 more |
| 020 | 35 ft | None | 32 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| 047 | 40 ft | None | 32 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +20 more |
| 006 | 45 ft | Yes | 31 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| 019 | 35 ft | None | 31 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| 022 | 45 ft | None | 31 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| 036 | 45 ft | None | 31 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| 046 | 40 ft | None | 31 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +19 more |
| 028 | 45 ft | None | 30 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| 035 | 99 ft | None | 30 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +18 more |
| 037 | 45 ft | None | 30 | 17 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +18 more |
| 038 | 40 ft | None | 29 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +17 more |
| 039 | 99 ft | None | 29 | 16 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +17 more |
| 040 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 042 | 30 ft | None | 29 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 044 | 40 ft | None | 29 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 045 | 35 ft | None | 29 | 11 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 050 | 99 ft | None | 29 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 015 | 45 ft | None | 28 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +16 more |
| 017 | 45 ft | None | 27 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +15 more |
| 026 | 40 ft | None | 25 | 7 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +13 more |
| 013 | 45 ft | Yes | 24 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +12 more |
| 032 | 99 ft | None | 24 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11 +12 more |
| 033 | 99 ft | None | 24 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +12 more |
| 012 | 30 ft | Yes | 22 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +10 more |
| 014 | 99 ft | Yes | 21 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +9 more |
| 001 | 45 ft | Yes | 20 | 10 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +8 more |
| 011 | 45 ft | Yes | 20 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +8 more |
| 004 | 45 ft | Yes | 19 | 8 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +7 more |
| 010 | 45 ft | Yes | 19 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +7 more |
| 041 | 99 ft | Yes | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +6 more |
| 002 | 30 ft | Yes | 16 | 12 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19 +4 more |
| 008 | 45 ft | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 23 +4 more |
Day-use inventory
35 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00A | 35 | 31 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +23 more |
About Trout Pond Recreation Area
Overview
Trout Pond Recreation Area boasts two bodies of water, Rock Cliff Lake and Trout Pond. Relax on a sandy mountain beach or fish for stocked trout while relaxing along the cool waters of Rock Cliff Lake.
Trout Pond, home to native Brook trout, is the only natural lake in West Virginia. A designated swimming area, easy lakeside trails, and a children's playground make this a perfect family destination.
Recreation
A trail surrounding the entire lake provides bank fishing access at Rock Cliff Lake. All types of boating from motor to sailboats are welcome.
Hike the Trout Pond Loop trail, an easy 4-mile excursion, with an optional 2-mile side route, to an overlook of Rockcliff Lake. For a more challenging hike, a connecting trail provides a steep climb up Long and Devil's Hole Mountains.
Facilities
Campsites come with a campfire ring and picnic table, and some of have electric hookups. Hot showers and flush toilets are an easy walk away from each site.
The day-use area includes a white-sand swim beach, boat ramp, showers, playground and 30 picnic sites.
Natural Features
Rock Cliff Lake is a 17-acre man-made lake with a maximum depth of 36 feet and an average depth of 12 feet. Trout Pond, the naturally formed lake, was created by a sinkhole that filled with mountain stream water and run-off from Long Mountain. Trout Pond can vary in waterflow. Please visit the Forest Service website for our most up to date conditions.
47 monitored sites11 FCFS sitesRVs up to 99 ft11 with hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 16
Getting there
From Strasburg, VA, follow State Route 55 west for 18 miles to Wardensville, WV. Turn left on SR 23/10, and travel for about 6 miles. Turn right on CR 16, and travel for 6 miles. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 500, and drive about 1 mile to the Trout Pond Recreation Area entrance.
814 Trout Pond Campground Rd, Lost City, WV 26810-83821(304)897-6450
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232162 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
Reservations for Trout Pond Recreation Area are made through Recreation.gov. 969 of 1,880 tracked site-dates are currently open (51.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 38 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
Campsite Sniper detected 14 site-date openings at Trout Pond Recreation Area in the last 7 days, 27 over 30 days and 38 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
130 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 021. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Trout Pond Recreation Area fit a 35-foot RV?
31 of the 35 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
October 2026, with 729 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 1,269.
When is the next open date at Trout Pond Recreation Area?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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